HighlightsJoby Aviation says its electric air taxi could eventually cut a Midtown Manhattan to JFK journey to less than 10 minutes.The company is preparing for federally sanctioned pilot projects across New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.Joby's eVTOL aircraft uses six electric rotors, carries four...
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HighlightsiCAR V27 SUV from Chery Automobile Group's sub brand has arrived in Nepal.The rugged hybrid SUV uses EREV technology with a 1.5 liter turbo petrol engine and electric drive system.It features a 34.3 kWh CATL LFP battery pack with a claimed pure electric range of...
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HighlightsChina has introduced its first unified national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving systems.The mandatory standard, GB 44721-2026, takes effect on 1 July 2027.It applies to M and N category passenger and commercial four-wheel vehicles, excluding automated parking systems.Level 3 vehicles...
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HighlightsMore than a dozen new passenger vehicles are entering Nepal ahead of the country's two major auto exhibitions.NAIMA Mobility Expo 2026 begins on Tuesday, Shrawan 26, with several global models making their Nepal debut.NADA Auto Show 2026 will follow less than two weeks later with...
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HighlightsNagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, begins operation from Last Monday.Emergency vehicles only will use the tunnel during the initial phase before wider public access.The 2,688-metre tunnel was completed at a cost of around Rs 21 billion after 81 months of construction.Maximum speed inside the...
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HighlightsToyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Concept has been unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show 2026 with a focus on alternative fuel technology.The concept SUV is designed to run on 100 percent bioethanol, E100, using a modified 2.7-litre petrol engine.The flex fuel powertrain produces 161 brake horsepower and...
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HighlightsTata Punch Facelift arrives in Nepal with refreshed styling and added features.The updated model keeps the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with manual and AMT gearbox options.The facelift introduces design inspiration from the Punch EV, including updated lighting elements.The model is available in 8 variants...
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HighlightsJD Power surveyed 78,514 owners of 2026 model-year vehicles.Electric vehicles achieved an average satisfaction score of 910 out of 1,000.Internal combustion engine vehicles, including petrol, diesel and hybrid models, scored 850 points.EVs led across nearly every major ownership satisfaction category.Powertrain satisfaction was 109 points higher...
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HighlightsTata Punch EV has secured a five star Bharat NCAP safety rating.The facelift model achieved 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection.It scored 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard.The...
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HighlightsNepal Department of Transport Management says all previously pending driving licence cards have now been printed.2,747,253 licence cards had been dispatched to the respective transport offices by 7 Shrawan through the postal system.Licences with less than one year of validity remaining have not been printed.Drivers...
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HighlightsGreat Wall Motor has opened pre sales for the Tank 300L in China from July 6.Official sales are scheduled to begin on July 19.The updated SUV introduces 553 engineering revisions, with more than half of the components completely redeveloped.Features include a 12.3 inch digital instrument...
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HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...
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HighlightsBheri Corridor road project has invited tenders for the construction of 11 permanent bridges.The bridges will be built along the Jajarkot, Dunai, Marim, Tinje, Dho road section.Construction will cover RCC and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge structures.The works have been divided into six contract packages.Nepali contractors...
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HighlightsTata Motors is reportedly considering the return of the Tata Sumo as a premium SUV.The revival is linked to the company's broader product roadmap through March 2031.Tata plans to introduce 10 new passenger vehicles, including 6 ICE models and 4 EVs.The new Sumo is expected...
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HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 with ABS is now on sale in Nepal.Hansraj Hulaschand & Company has introduced the updated model.Double Disc variant is priced at NPR 380,900.Single Disc variant costs NPR 367,900.149cc air-cooled engine produces 13.8 bhp and 13.4 Nm.Updated model gains new graphics, fresh...
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HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...
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HighlightsHongqi Tiangong 08 pre booking has opened in China.New 670 Max variant introduces an 800V architecture.257 kW and 450 Nm single motor powertrain.85 kWh battery delivers a 670 km CLTC driving range.4C fast charging can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 15...
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HighlightsNepal's Department of Transport Management has reduced long distance public transport fares by 2 percent.The decision comes despite an more than 18 percent decline in fuel prices.The department's own fare adjustment framework states fares should be reviewed automatically when fuel prices change by 5 percent...
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HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...
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HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 40 per litre.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has revised the airfare fuel surcharge effective Wednesday (Asar 17).Domestic airfares have become cheaper after the reduction in the fuel surcharge.The biggest fare reduction reaches...
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HighlightsinDrive has launched a Safe Driving Online Course for driver partners in Nepal.The mobile friendly training takes around 20 minutes to complete.The company aims to reach more than 100,000 drivers across Nepal.Drivers must score 80 percent or higher to earn a completion certificate.The course covers...
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HighlightsLumbini Province has continued its annual tax discount for electric vehicles through the Economic Bill 2083.Rental EVs receive a 50 percent reduction in annual vehicle tax.Private EVs continue to receive a 20 percent tax discount.The policy contrasts with tighter EV taxation adopted in some other...
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HighlightsNepal Supreme Court ruled in favor of public freight truck operators.The court struck down the dual route permit enforcement applied by the Federal Government and the Bagmati Province Government.The verdict was delivered on Asar 15 by a joint bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and...
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